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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to applicant Christine Cavalin regarding her injury claim. The WCAB rescinded the original Findings and Award because the administrative law judge's decision was not supported by substantial evidence. Specifically, the WCAB found that the medical report regarding applicant's neurocognitive disorder lacked sufficient reasoning for its chosen rating method. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings, including potential supplemental reports from the treating physician to clarify the rating methodology.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to applicant Christine Cavalin regarding her injury claim. The WCAB rescinded the original Findings and Award because the administrative law judge's decision was not supported by substantial evidence. Specifically, the WCAB found that the medical report regarding applicant's neurocognitive disorder lacked sufficient reasoning for its chosen rating method. The case is returned to the WCJ for further proceedings, including potential supplemental reports from the treating physician to clarify the rating methodology.
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